Temporary Receptionist - Immediate Start

Peace Recruitment Group Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks an experienced Receptionist for a temporary position in Leith. The ideal candidate will have prior reception or customer service experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Teams. This full-time role offers competitive hourly pay for a duration of 5 weeks with the possibility of extension.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a reception, front-of-house, or customer service role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and staff.
• Answer and direct incoming calls, emails, and queries.
• Manage meeting room bookings and coordinate with internal teams.

Skills

Reception experience

Customer service skills

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Receptionist to provide professional front-of-house support for our client in Leith. This is a temporary position for 5 weeks, with the possibility of extension depending on business needs. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in reception or customer service, strong organisational skills, and confidence using Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and staff.
• Answer and direct incoming calls, emails, and queries promptly and professionally.
• Manage meeting room bookings and coordinate with internal teams.
• Maintain a tidy and welcoming reception area.
• Handle incoming and outgoing post and deliveries.
• Provide general administrative support, including document preparation, data entry, and filing.
• Use Microsoft Office and Teams for communication, scheduling, and coordination.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a reception, front-of-house, or customer service role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Microsoft Teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Professional, approachable, and reliable.

Contract Details

• Temporary role for 5 weeks, with potential for extension.
• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday.
• Competitive hourly rate, paid weekly